Every November the city of Beaune (21 Côte d’Or, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté) holds its world-renown auction of the Hospices de Beaune17 November 2024
Whilst it may look like an opportunity for a host of fat cats and celebrities to indulge in lots of great Burgundy and sumptuous food, does serve a more serious purpose. Firstly, it is a charity event, raising money for good causes, for the local charity hospital and often for childrens charities
Secondly, it serves as a guide to Burgundy prices for the year, not in absolute terms but more as an inidcator of prices rising or falling.
The auction takes place in November, in Beaune‘s covered market, as is traditional.
The Auction is the centrepiece of a three day celebration of Burgundy wines, otherwise known as “Les Trois Glorieuses” (the Three Glories) which includes a Grand cru Burgundy wine festival – Fete des Grands Vins de Bourgogne– 15 – 16 November 2024 see www.beaune-tourism.com
With a line-up of international and home-grown Rock and Jazz artists, fine wine, fresh food and fireworks perfectly paired to excite all the senses, this two-day event spectacular will keep you and your friends dancing long after the music stops.
A feast of food stalls, two stages, Burgundy wine bar, Champagne bar, cocktail bar, smoothies, yoga, fashion and other zen activities are all yours to enjoy too, making Rootstock 2017 the perfect place to kickstart your Summer fun. So, come and discover the Côte d’Or as you’ve never seen it before.For more info see rootstockburgundy.com
